(New!) Read (or post) about people who have stuck with No-S for 10 or more months, lost 10 or more pounds, or 10 or more percent for their starting weight. Periodic updates strongly encouraged -- you can think of it as "Yearly Check In."

I lost 60 lbs (roughly) over the course of 9 months in time for my wedding day. After receiving so many messages about people who felt encouraged with me sharing my BED (Binge Eating Disorder) story and several requests, I thought I would update.

Technically we've only been married 5 1/2 months, but now is the time to update because I just found out I'm pregnant!

Back to the weight loss. I have managed to keep off EVERY SINGLE POUND for the past 5 1/2 months. Actually every time my weight slides up a little, I just stick strictly to no-S and it comes right back down. I don't let myself go over my high weight and things have been huncky, dorie.

I have been more relaxed with no-S since being married (and not being worried about wearing a huge white dress in front of everyone). Relaxed in that I'll eat 5 or 6 warm baked cookies instead of the strict 2 ... etc ... I don't let myself binge or go buck wild (normally) either.

I'm also a full time grad student and that adds a lot of stress. But I've managed.

I have found that everytime I think "Oh I'll try this new thing or that new thing" I end up gaining weight and coming back to No-S.

The #1 thing I can say about no-s is that it has helped me overcome the emotional beating of having an eating disorder. I still binge occasionally (really very occasionally) but it's the guilt and self-hate that I no longer have that is awesome. Oh, and maintaing the weight is not too bad either.

Pregnancy weight I am going to play by ear (and doctor, and logic). Now is a time for me to begin healthyfully gaining weight. Those are two words I would have never put together before.

Without no-s I know I would be so worried about weight and other stupidity when I am so blessed to be having a baby and should be thinking about the babies health and well-being.

If you want to check out my blog (which I talk about food occasionally, but it's more personal) check it out at www.avirtuouswife.com

And THANK YOU for posting your photos. I would have said "bravely," but you look so lovely that I'm not sure how much bravery was required.

Seriously, I very much appreciate it. Verbal testimonials are great and much appreciated, but posting photos is putting yourself out there to an even greater degree. It is generous, and brave, and compelling, inspiring evidence.

Best to you and your growing family,

Reinhard

P.S. minor detail: I think you may have gotten the numbers mixed up in the captions on your photos?

I really love seeing your photos. I'm 5'7'' myself, and my starting weight is similar to your's. Of course, I'm a tad jealous that you were able to lose all that weight, but it is SO MOTIVATING for me to see someone like you get down to 155...and what you look like. I'm sure you totally deserve it. Congrats on this too!

I believe you are healthier and happier with No S, but it must be said that you were 100% lovely both before and after. No difference in loveliness. But congrats on the healthy, sane, freeing lifestyle! It's really much better for so many reasons.